Psychologist Licensure Based on a Certificate of Professional Qualification Issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards

Before applying for licensure, please familiarize yourself with the general licensing policies.

The Department may issue a license to any applicant who is a currently practicing, competent practitioner in another state and holds a current Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB).

Applicants need only sit for and pass the Connecticut Jurisprudence examination. This examination consists of twenty-five (25) multiple-choice items; at least eighteen (18) questions must be answered correctly in order to pass.This examination is administered six (6) times per year. Please indicate on your application the administration for which you are applying. Please select this link for examination dates and deadlines. Please select this link for the study guide

Documentation Requirements

Completed, notarized application with photograph and fee of $565.00 in the form of a bank check or money order payable to, “Treasurer, State of Connecticut”;

Verification of all licenses held, current or expired.The verification of licensure form must be forwarded to the appropriate authority in any U.S. state

or territory in which the applicant is or has ever been licensed as a psychologist.Most jurisdictions charge a fee for completion of the verification form; please contact the jurisdiction for fee information;

Official verification of the award of the Certificate of Professional Qualification.Please arrange for the AASPB to send verification directly to this office.

Please arrange for all supporting documentation to be sent directly from the source to: